The definitions in this section and RCW 18.265.010 apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

(1) "Close supervision" means the same as RCW 18.260.010.

(2) "Commission" means the dental quality assurance commission as established in chapter 18.32 RCW.

(3) "Dental health aide therapist" means the same as RCW 70.350.010.

(4) "Dental therapist" means a person licensed to practice dental therapy under chapter 18.265 RCW and this chapter.

(5) "Dental therapy" means the services and procedures specified in RCW 18.265.050.

(6) "Dentist" means a person licensed to practice dentistry under chapter 18.32 RCW or exempt from such licensure pursuant to Title 25 U.S.C. Sec. 1621t of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act.

(7) "Department" means the department of health.

(8) "General supervision" means the same as RCW 18.260.010.

(9) "Off-site supervision" means supervision that does not require the dentist to be personally on-site when services are provided or to previously examine or diagnose the patient.

(10) "Secretary" means the secretary of health.